The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Joanne Borley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
28 Sutton Road, Walpole Cross Keys, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4HD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Walpole Cross Keys Primary School?
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walpole Cross Keys Primary School take?
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walpole Cross Keys Primary School?
Walpole Cross Keys Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE34 4HD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walpole Cross Keys Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walpole Cross Keys Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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